Socioemotional Development in ADOLESCENCE

Question 1

narcissism

Answer 1

A self-centered and self-concerned approach toward others.

Question 2

crisis

Answer 2

Marcia’s term for a period of identity development during which the adolescent is exploring alternatives. (James Marcia)

Question 3

commitment

Answer 3

Marcia’s term for the part of identity development in which adolescents show a personal investment in identity

Question 4

identity diffusion

Answer 4

Marcia’s term for the status of individuals who have not yet experienced a crisis (explored meaningful alternatives) or made any commitments.

Question 5

identity foreclosure

Answer 5

Marcia’s term for the status of individuals who have made a commitment but have not experienced a crisis.

Question 6

identity moratorium

Answer 6

Marcia’s term for the status of individuals who are in the midst of a crisis, but their commitments are either absent or vaguely defined.

Question 7

identity achievement

Answer 7

Marcia’s term for the status of individuals who have undergone a crisis and have made a commitment.

Question 8

clique

Answer 8

A small group of about five or six individuals that may form among adolescents who engage in similar activities.

Question 9

crowd

Answer 9

A larger group structure than a clique that is usually based on reputation; members may or may not spend much time together.

Question 10

rite of passage

Answer 10

A ceremony or ritual that marks an individual’s transition from one status to another. Most rites of passage focus on the transition to adult status.

Question 11

juvenile delinquent

Answer 11

An adolescent who breaks the law or engages in behavior that is considered illegal.

Question 12

ethnic identity

Answer 12

An enduring, basic aspect of the self that includes a sense of membership in an ethnic group and the attitudes and feelings related to that membership.

Question 13

A self-centered and self-concerned approach toward others.

Answer 13

narcissism

Question 14

Marcia’s term for a period of identity development during which the adolescent is exploring alternatives. (James Marcia)

Answer 14

crisis

Question 15

Marcia’s term for the part of identity development in which adolescents show a personal investment in identity

Answer 15

commitment

Question 16

Marcia’s term for the status of individuals who have not yet experienced a crisis (explored meaningful alternatives) or made any commitments.

Answer 16

identity diffusion

Question 17

Marcia’s term for the status of individuals who have made a commitment but have not experienced a crisis.

Answer 17

identity foreclosure

Question 18

Marcia’s term for the status of individuals who are in the midst of a crisis, but their commitments are either absent or vaguely defined.

Answer 18

identity moratorium

Question 19

Marcia’s term for the status of individuals who have undergone a crisis and have made a commitment.

Answer 19

identity achievement

Question 20

A small group of about five or six individuals that may form among adolescents who engage in similar activities.

Answer 20

clique

Question 21

A larger group structure than a clique that is usually based on reputation; members may or may not spend much time together.

Answer 21

crowd

Question 22

A ceremony or ritual that marks an individual’s transition from one status to another. Most rites of passage focus on the transition to adult status.

Answer 22

rite of passage

Question 23

An adolescent who breaks the law or engages in behavior that is considered illegal.

Answer 23

juvenile delinquent

Question 24

An enduring, basic aspect of the self that includes a sense of membership in an ethnic group and the attitudes and feelings related to that membership.

Answer 24

ethnic identity